Francesca’s Sweet 16 | August 4th, 2018

I have been photographing this beautiful family for years. Capturing many milestones and now a… a Sweet 16. When Francesca’s Dad asked me if I was free to photograph the party, I immediately said yes and asked if she would be interested in a teen session. This special photoshoot is included in all of my Sweet 16 and Mitzvah packages. Teen girls love it. You can tell from the photos below.

The day turned out to be sunny and hot. It started at the Garden City Hotel and then off to the venue, TWO BELOW which is below the restaurant KPACHO in New Hyde Park. What a great spot and the food was delicious. The party was a blast and to be honest I never photographed a party where every teen was on the dance floor for the whole 4 hours straight. Congratulations to GEO EVENTS for making that happen.

PORTRAITS | TEENS

I love creating a photographic experience for teens. Showing them a side of themselves that they NEVER knew existed. Building confidence by creating photographs that are both classic and modern, yet authentic Helping them see themselves in a “different way”.

IT ALL STARTS WITH AN IDEA

Booking your photo session starts with a brief phone consultation letting me know that your teen would love to have this experience. Ideas will be discussed that will help me come up with an overall theme

STORYBOARD

This is where I take our idea and create a storyboard. I explore some websites and search for images that will help me create a clear vision of what I want to achieve.

WHY GO PRO WITH YOUR MAKEUP & HAIR?

If you want to give your teen a true EXPERIENCE, you need a hair & makeup artist. They are a big part of creating the mood and look that was on our storyboard. My team of makeup artists bring additional creativity to the process. The best photographs that you see in advertisements and magazines are collaborations of several people. Recommended for girls 15 & up.

I am confident that your child will have a memorable experience along with a group of stunning photographs that make them feel good about themselves!

To book this session for your teen, please email me atts@traceyspero.com or call 516-242-8366.

Steve + Kira’s Wedding Celebration | July 15, 2018

When I arrived at the home of Kira’s friends house, I knew immediately that it was going to be a great day. Kira was so warm, welcoming, organized and beyond relaxed. I started shooting immediately. The house was absolutely beautiful. A perfect location to photograph this great couple. Large open rooms, grand staircase, north light and right on the water. Did I mention that it was cloudy? It really doesn’t get better than this. After portraits at the house, all the guests head over toBlack & Blue in Huntington Village for dinner.

LARA + JULIEN | July 14, 2018

It was a picture perfect day for a wedding on the water.

I had never worked at the Centerport Yacht Clubbefore. I was excited to see this venue since I live in Centerport, only minutes from the club. There were so many areas where I could work with the bride and groom to create beautiful portraits before the ceremony. The grounds of this venue set the tone for a quaint, classy celebration. The views from the front porch, overlooking the harbor is truly a brides dream!

Tis the season… I have had the opportunity to photograph quite a few Mitzvah’s this spring and a bunch of them have been atREFUGE in Farmingdale, NY. This venue always looks so stunning to walk into. The atmosphere is warm and inviting just like the Newfield family! What a great day and Congratulations to Jack on his Bar-Mitzvah. Check out some of the images below.

I’m excited to announce the dates for my 2017 Holiday Portrait Sessions! Booking is now OPEN with limited time slots available! Booking is first come, first served. These time slots sell out every year! The location will be shared with you after you register.

(It will be in the Huntington area and I am so excited about this spot).

It was one of the most unique spaces I have shot at yet and one that I will always remember as “perfect in every way”. Not only was the family so nice to work with, Maya the Bat-Mitzvah girl was one of the sweetest 13 yr old’s I have ever met! The theme was NYC so for Maya’s pre-shoot we decided to head where else, NYC! Check out some of the images below.

When my niece Emily asked me to photograph her wedding I was truly honored.

Couples always have their favorite season and Emily & Rich were no exception. When they told me the wedding was January 7th 2016 at Mystic Seaport, in Connecticut, my first thought was maybe we will have an unseasonably mild day. What a great location for outdoor wedding photos!

As we know, having a winter wedding can pose some challenges, but it can also work out for both the winter loving bride & groom and the photographer. Although we did not make it to all the locations I scouted out before the wedding, it couldn’t have been more perfect in every way, even the unexpected snow storm. They couldn’t have been happier.

Last week I photographed a special little girl at the beautiful Greek orthodox Church,St Nicholas in West Babylon. I have had the pleasure of working with this wonderful family a few times. First was the baby shower, then the newborn photo shoot and most recently, the Christening, which was by far the most beautiful baptism I have ever seen. Here are a few images from all 3 milestones that I wanted to share.